G# C# G# He made his way to the border F# C# F# D# In the shadow under the trees G# C# G# Down by a stream in a hollow F# C# F# D# Turn your head feel the breeze F C# G# And the red Queen was waiting for the news F G# For the white King to move F C# G# And the balance hung upon the head of one who tried F# To stay within the shadows D# And keep his undercover secret tight G# C# G# They let him in by a backway F# C# F# D# Into a chamber reserved for the Queen G# C# G# She took the note that he gave her F# C# F# D# Opened it slowly and started to read F C# G# Run to the treasury and bring me back some gold F G# Give it to the pawn who came, she cried F C# G# He says the white King thinks the game of chess is wrong F# And all the courtiers crowded her D# and this is what she told the gathered round G# C# F# Go to the store by the dungeon F# C# F# D# Take all the red paint take all the white G# C# G# Make up a newborn colour F# C# F# D# Cover your neighbor weʼll be all right F C# G# There will be no game today, she cried across the board F G# Everyday will be a holiday F C# G# And all the pieces cheered as tidings spread abroad F# And the Pink Queen sat D# and smiled at the cat who smiled back